APRIL–JUNE 2013

PROGRAMSAND

EVENTS

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Admission

General 15 and up $14

Seniors, Students, and military $12

Children 14 and under with adult chaperone FREE

First Thursday of each month FREE

Group visits

Please call 206 324 1126 Ext. 165

MOHAI is open daily 10 am–5 pm, and open until 8 pm

every Thursday. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving

and Christmas.

Families and Kids 04

Summer Camps 06

Special Programs 08

History Café 09

DIY History Workshops 10

Ongoing Programs 12

Membership 14

Get Involved 15

Contents

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All photos property of MOHAI. Photos on pages 2, 7, and 11 by MOHAI. Photos on pages 5 and 13 by Daniel Sheehan.

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KOMO 4 FAMILY DAY

Saturday, April 20, 10 am–5 pm

Special admission price! Buy one regular admission ticket,

get one free

Bring the whole family to MOHAI for a day of hands-on fun.

Sample our MiniMOHAI stations, Family Lab activities, and

Eploration Packs while enjoying performances and special

guests throughout the day.

KIDS’ DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT Friday, May 31, 6–9 pm

$15 per child / $10 for members

Kids spend the evening with MOHAI while parents are free

to enjoy the South Lake Union Neighborhood! We’ll make

cardboard cars to “drive” to the movies, then watch the

movie “Wall-E” in the museum’s Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium.

Buy tickets at mohai.org or by calling 206 324 1126 Ext. 113.

MiniMOHAI Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 9 am–noon

Included with museum admission

MiniMOHAI is a drop-in program designed for kids 3 to 5

years old and their caregivers. Explore six different mobile

stations around the museum with art, dramatic play,

math and patterns, and more.

FAMILY LABSaturdays, 11 am–2 pm

Included with museum admission

Spend Saturdays creating and exploring in the MOHAI

Learning Center! Family Lab is a drop-in program for kids

and parents, and is open each week with a new hands-on

craft or activity.

K–12 SCHOOL PROGRAMSVisit mohai.org/learn to explore our offerings for students

and teachers.

Families and Kids

EXPLORATION PACKS Included with museum admission

Bringing young kids to MOHAI? Stop by the admission desk

to check out one of our fun-filled backpacks, stuffed with

hands-on toys,dress up clothes and activities to make Puget

Sound history come alive for your little museum visitor.

Packs are suitable for children ages 3 to 7.

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WATER WAYS Center for Wooden Boats and Museum of History & Industry

Full-day camp takes place at MOHAI and CWB

August 19–23 / 9 am–4 pm

Children entering grades 3–5

$300 for members / $325 for non-members early registration,

$325 / $350 after April 30 

Register at mohai.org

Discover life on land and water during this exciting

camp, exploring all the ways people live on and near the

water! Each day we’ll focus on a different theme such as

transportation, recreation or stewardship of our rivers, lakes

and seas. Camp will take place at the beautiful new MOHAI,

as well as on Lake Union in boats with CWB.

Summer Camps

BACK TO THE FUTURE Pacific Science Center and Museum of History & Industry

Full-day camp takes place at MOHAI and PSC

July 15–19 / 9 am–4:30 pm

Drop off from 8:45–9 am, pick up from 4:30–4:45 pm

Children entering grades 4–6

$310 for members / $335 for non-members early registration,

$335 / $360 after April 30

Register at pacificsciencecenter.org

Go “back to the future” with MOHAI and Pacific Science

Center and create a vision for the Seattle of tomorrow.

Explore the inventions of the past, then work together to

build a city of the future. Spend the mornings at MOHAI’s

new location at Lake Union Park, then walk to Pacific

Science Center for the afternoon.

TRAILBLAZERSSeattle Children’s Theatre and Museum of History & Industry

Full-day camp takes place at MOHAI

July 29–August 2 / 9 am–4 pm

Extended care offered 8–8:45 am and 4–5:30 pm

Children entering grades 2 and 3

$300 early registration, $325 after May 31

5% discount offered to MOHAI members and SCT subscribers.

Register at sct.org

Take a daily adventure at the new MOHAI at Lake Union Park.

Examine mysterious artifacts and photographs to explore

the history of how people traveled by foot, boat, railroad,

airplane, and more! Then, create an interactive dramatic

story with your SCT teaching artist, discovering

and creating new ways to travel through

field and forest, across mountains, over

oceans, and into the skies.

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JOIN US ON THE 3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH FOR

A DISCUSSION ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY. THE STUNNING

WATERFRONT VIEWS AND DELICIOUS TREATS AT THE

COMPASS CAFÉ BY NORTHWEST CATERING ARE SURE

TO ENCOURAGE LIVELY DIALOGUE!

SEATTLE AT THE MOVIESThursday, April 18, 7 pm

The Compass Café at MOHAI

Free (does not include museum admission)

Robert Horton, curator of MOHAI’s exhibit Celluloid Seattle,

will moderate a discussion about how the experience

of going to see a movie in Seattle has changed over the

decades.

SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIESThursday, May 16, 7 pm

The Compass Café at MOHAI

Free (does not include museum admission)

HistoryLink historians Jennifer Ott and Kit Oldham will talk

about their new book exploring the history of Seattle Public

Utilities and this city’s unique historical struggle between

the public and private sector in providing utilities to the

people of Seattle.

FREMONTThursday, June 20, 7 pm

The Compass Café at MOHAI

Free (does not include museum admission)

Just in time for the annual Fremont Fair and Solstice

Parade, come learn more about the self-proclaimed “Center

of the Universe.”

History Café

History Cafe is co-presented by MOHAI, KCTS 9, The Seattle Public Library, and HistoryLink.org.

HISTORY IS___ FILM COMPETITION AWARDS GALASaturday, May 11, 7 pm

Free with RSVP

MOHAI and SIFF are throwing the party of the year to

celebrate the winners of MOHAI’s 2013 History Is ___ Film

Competition and films by Northwest filmmakers that will

screen at this year’s Seattle International Film Festival.

QUEERING THE HISTORY MUSEUM SYMPOSIUM Saturday, June 8, 10 am–5 pm

Included with museum admission

MOHAI hosts a community event exploring themes and

concepts about the representation of LGBT/Q people in

museums. This year’s symposium includes the opportunity

to give input on an LGBT/Q history exhibition MOHAI will

host in 2014.

SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL AT MOHAISaturday, June 15, 1 pm

Included with museum admission

MOHAI is pleased to participate in Seattle International Dance

Festival’s “Art-on-the-Fly” event. Aerialists from The Cabiri will

perform in the Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium, and other artists

will bring the building’s architecture to life through dance.

GREET THE DODGE CHALLENGER RACE CARSaturday, June 22, 11 am–2 pm

Included with museum admission

In 1981, Seattle drag racer Al Young drove a 1970 Dodge

Challenger to victory in the American Hot Rod Association’s

World Championship. Now, that car is part of MOHAI’s

collection. Celebrate the Dodge Challenger’s debut on display

in the new museum at this special program for all ages. Al will

share stories from his 25 years racing the Challenger, and

MOHAI’s Family Lab will feature race-car themed activities.

Special Programs

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DIY HISTORY TEACHES PRACTICAL SKILLS IN HISTORIC

RESEARCH, INTERPRETATION, AND COLLECTIONS CARE.

SIGN UP FOR ONE OR MORE WORKSHOPS THIS SPRING!

REGISTER AT MOHAI.ORG OR BY CALLING

206 324 1126 EXT. 165.

ORAL HISTORY ISaturday, April 6, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

MOHAI, Norcliffe Foundation Conference Room

$40 general public / $30 members, students, educators

and seniors

Whether for documenting family history or to incorporate

rich stories into a memoir, film, or podcast, this two-part

workshop will help you make use of oral history as a medium

for gathering meaningful material. In this first session, we

will look at an overview of oral history and how it is used

and begin to cover basic interview techniques and project

design. This is a great opportunity to better understand the

many uses of oral history and get inspired. No experience

necessary. Workshop is led by experienced oral historian

Shelly Leavens.

ORAL HISTORY IISaturday, May 4, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

MOHAI, Norcliffe Foundation Conference Room

$40 general public / $30 members, students, educators

and seniors

This second session will expand upon the first (offered

April 6), but it can also be taken alone for those with a basic

understanding of oral history. We will discuss technology

and special topics related to the field, including archival

practices in the digital age and interviewing on sensitive

subjects. You’ll also receive ideas on where to pursue a

“venue” for your project, and valuable resources to continue

project development. Workshop is led by experienced oral

historian Shelly Leavens.

DIY History Workshops

CARING FOR CLOTHING AND TEXTILES

Saturday, June 1, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

MOHAI, Norcliffe Foundation Conference Room

$40 general public / $30 members, students, educators

and seniors

Ever wonder how to take care of that family wedding dress

or treasured quilt? MOHAI costume and textiles collection

specialist Clara Berg will teach you the basics of costume

and textiles care and allow you to try your hand with

practical tutorials.

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MOHAI PUB TRIVIA AT THE WURST PLACEFirst Tuesdays, April–June, 7 pm

The Wurst Place, 510 Westlake Ave. N.

Don’t know what to do with your encyclopedic knowledge of

Seattle’s fascinating history? We can help. Come join us for

MOHAI Pub Trivia at The Wurst Place in South Lake Union,

every first Tuesday of the month, through June. Trivia starts

at 7 pm and is free to play. Teams limited to 6 people.

THURSDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHT TOURSEvery Thursday, MOHAI is open until 8 pm! See and learn

about some of MOHAI’s most iconic artifacts on a 30-minute

docent-led tour in the Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium. Tours are

offered at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm every Thursday night.

FREE FIRST THURSDAYSOn the first Thursday of each month, admission to MOHAI is

free all day long! Special programs and activities will happen

throughout the day, including hourly docent-led tours in the

Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium, starting on the half hour,

10:30 am–6:30 pm.

GROUP VISITSMOHAI at Lake Union Park is the perfect place for groups

to visit! Group visits can be self-guided or for a special

treat, add our Highlights Tour or Insights Presentation (both

programs designed for adults ages 18 and older). To book a

group visit, call 206 324 1126 Ext. 165. To inquire about

bringing a school or youth group for a museum visit, call

206 324 1126 Ext. 113.

Ongoing Programs

JOIN THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRYfor year-round, unlimited access to the most riveting stories

from our past, present, and future. From soaring spaces to

interactive explorations, from tours and lectures to sleepovers

and summer camps, there’s truly something for everyone.

Individual* $50

Dual $65

Family $80

Family Plus $100

*A $10 discount is available on the Individual level for seniors, teachers,

military personnel, and students.

Joining MOHAI is fast, easy, and secure at mohai.org or

call 206 324 1126 to get started today.

Membership

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CONNECTINGGet Involved VOLUNTEER FOR MOHAI!To inquire about current volunteer opportunities,

visit mohai.org or call 206 324 1126 Ext. 118

CONNECT WITH MOHAI ONLINE!MOHAI on YouTube Take a virtual tour of Seattle’s most

historic places using artifacts and historic photos from

MOHAI’s collections. Watch a MOHAI Minute video at

youtube.com/mohaiprograms.

MOHAI on Facebook Find us at facebook.com/seattlehistory.

Give us a “like” if you want to connect with other history

lovers and talk to us about what you want to see at MOHAI.

MOHAI on Twitter Want up-to-the-minute information about

your favorite artifact, new exhibits, or what MOHAI programs

are happening tonight? Follow @MOHAI on Twitter.

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MOHAI thanks the following for

their generous operating support:

The Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation

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